Hyundai Bayon vs Jeep Compass (2026)
Hyundai Bayon (₹10.00 Lakh – ₹18.15 Lakh) and Jeep Compass (₹18.29 Lakh – ₹30.95 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Hyundai Bayon is more affordable — it starts ₹8.29 Lakh lower than the Jeep Compass.
- The Jeep Compass is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 113 bhp.
- The Hyundai Bayon has the bigger boot: 505 litres vs 438 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Hyundai Bayon in short
Launched on 26 October 2026, the Hyundai Bayon slots between the Venue and the Creta as a 4,245 mm SUV built on the Global K Enhanced platform. It uses only the Creta's 115 PS 1.5-litre petrol with a 6-speed manual or IVT automatic, priced Rs 10.00-18.15 lakh ex-showroom across 19 versions. Its pitch is space and kit: a 505-litre boot, 2,600 mm wheelbase, six standard airbags and Level 2 ADAS on top trims, against the Maruti Victoris, Toyota Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq and VW Taigun.
Full Bayon prices & variants →Jeep Compass in short
The Compass is Jeep India's volume model — launched in 2017, comprehensively facelifted in 2021, and now a diesel-only range after the petrol was dropped. Every one of its 15 variants uses the 170 PS/350 Nm 2.0 Multijet diesel with a 6-speed manual or 9-speed automatic, with proper 4x4 on the top Model S and Track automatics. Its European-grade body rigidity (5-star ANCAP/Euro NCAP result in 2017 testing) and polished ride-handling balance keep it credible against the Hyundai Tucson and top-end Creta/Seltos trims, even as the platform ages.
Full Compass prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Bayon or Compass?
The Hyundai Bayon is more affordable — it starts ₹8.29 Lakh lower than the Jeep Compass. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Bayon vs Compass — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Hyundai Bayon — not yet tested; Jeep Compass — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Bayon or the Compass?
The Hyundai Bayon is more affordable — it starts ₹8.29 Lakh lower than the Jeep Compass. The Jeep Compass is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 113 bhp. The Hyundai Bayon has the bigger boot: 505 litres vs 438 litres. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.